This painting is by Guastave Courbet who created it in 1866. The painting has a close up view of a woman lying on a bed. The painting specifically show her belly and the legs are spread. According to the painting, this is a Caucasian woman. Her breasts are developed and she has pubic hair. We can tell by her body size shows that she is a mature woman. The head and arms are covered by something and they are not part of the view. The first thing you think of when you see this picture, is the nudity of the woman. The lying position of the woman shows eroticism. This is one of the most conspicuous themes in this painting.

The artwork has been made by oil on canvas, which made it to have a vivid image. This method of painting make sure the artist brings out exact colors and fine resolution. This method involves spraying ink drops on the painting surface. It helps to smooth colors in transitions. After the painting is complete, it looks realistic and more touching than other types of painting. Oil canvas painting meets the standard of most museums and galleries because of its quality. This painting is just like a photograph image because of it clarity and resolution.

During Courbet’s time, nudity and eroticism was considered bad and not a public discussion. Courbet used rules of realism in his work and as such, he managed to create this painting. He wanted to communicate clearly to the audience without hiding anything. This is why he painted woman’s genitalia with a close up view. Every part is well exposed and clear. He made sure all the parts involved in eroticism are shown. This is why the painting shows the abdomen up to the thighs. The lower legs, hands and head have been left out.

Courbet rejected the styles of art academy in French. He wanted to be unique and preferred to physical reality with his inspiration. His realism on painting and artwork was used to motivate low class people in his home town. He used his realism rules to respond political...

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